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• Cataract Surgery May Increase the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy, Study Warns

  February 26, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that cataract surgery complications can lead to the progression of diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and blindness in type 2 diabetes patients.

• Lens Implant Surgery Side Effects Include Risk of Cataracts, Pressure Around Eyes: Study

  March 7, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study suggest that lens implant surgery can significantly increase the risk of cataracts and elevated eye pressure.

• Daily Lipitor, Crestor or Other Statin Use May Increase Cataract Risk: Study

  December 9, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that daily use of drugs like Lipitor and Crestor can significantly increase the risk of developing cataracts which require eye surgery.

• Study Identifies Potential Risk of Cataracts with Lipitor, Zocor, Other Statins

  September 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Popular cholesterol drugs such as Lipitor and Crestor may increase the risk of developing cataracts, according to a new study.

• Kalydeco Side Effects May Increase Risk of Child Cataracts: FDA

  August 30, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Children taking the cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco may face an increased risk of developing cataracts, according to federal drug regulators. 

• Cataract Surgery Problems With TASS Result in FDA Monitoring Program

  December 21, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Federal health officials have announced a new monitoring program for problems with cataract surgery, aimed at preventing a rare, inflammatory...

• No Benefit Seen in St. John’s Wort for Treatment of IBS: Study

  January 11, 2010

  AboutLawsuits

  The results of a new study indicate that St. John’s wort, an herbal remedy often used to treat depression, does...

• St. John’s Wort Use Linked to Cataracts: Study

  November 9, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  According to new research, use of the herbal remedy St. John’s wort, which is commonly used as a natural treatment...